Definition
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
(NAICS 337)
The industries on this site are classified according to the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 2002. Statistics
Canada maintains this standard classification which has superseded the 1980
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) previously used.
This section outlines NAICS Canada 2002 with respect to the
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing subsector.
It defines the activities specifically excluded, as well as its position in the
NAICS hierarchy.
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Definition of the Subsector |
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture and related products. The processes used in the manufacture of furniture are standard methods of forming materials and assembling components, including cutting, moulding and laminating. The design of the article, for both aesthetic and functional qualities, is an important aspect of the production process. Design services may be performed by the furniture establishment's own work force or may be purchased from industrial designers. Furniture is classified based on the application for which it is designed. For example, an upholstered sofa is treated as household furniture, although it may also be used in hotels or offices. Furniture is also classified according to the component material from which it is made. Furniture made from more than one material is classified based on the material used in the frame, or if there is no frame, the predominant component material. Upholstered household furniture is classified as such, without regard to the frame material. Furniture may be produced on a stock or custom basis and may be shipped assembled or unassembled (knockdown). Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing furniture frames and parts are included.
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Establishments primarily engaged in the following activities are excluded: - manufacturing furniture hardware (NAICS 332, Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing);
- manufacturing seating for transportation equipment (NAICS 336, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing);
- manufacturing laboratory and hospital furniture (NAICS 339, Miscellaneous Manufacturing); and
- repairing, refinishing and reupholstering furniture (NAICS 811, Repair and Maintenance).
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Position in NAICS Hierarchy |
Canada's Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (NAICS 337) subsector is comprised of the following industry groups :
It is part of the Manufacturing (NAICS 31-33) sector. |